Anabella
Rare spelling variant of Annabella, the Latinate form of Annabel.
Every Anabella since 1960 — 6,768 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anabella
Anabella is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,258 in 2025 with 81 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 6,768 American babies have been named Anabella. Its peak came in 2014, when 585 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Anabella stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anabella year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 81 | #2,258 |
| 2024 | 81 | #2,284 |
| 2023 | 108 | #1,851 |
| 2022 | 103 | #1,931 |
| 2021 | 119 | #1,731 |
| 2020 | 155 | #1,412 |
| 2019 | 175 | #1,308 |
| 2018 | 225 | #1,099 |
| 2017 | 245 | #1,051 |
| 2016 | 292 | #938 |
| 2015 | 323 | #863 |
| 2014 | 585 | #529 |
| 2013 | 515 | #564 |
| 2012 | 513 | #573 |
| 2011 | 477 | #601 |
| 2010 | 497 | #592 |
| 2009 | 363 | #779 |
| 2008 | 297 | #922 |
| 2007 | 262 | #1,012 |
| 2006 | 225 | #1,112 |
| 2005 | 195 | #1,181 |
| 2004 | 199 | #1,145 |
| 2003 | 170 | #1,235 |
| 2002 | 133 | #1,432 |
| 2001 | 86 | #1,979 |
| 2000 | 72 | #2,190 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,277 |
| 1990 | 10 | #7,907 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,449 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,408 |
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Famous people named Anabella
- Anabella Drummond Companion · 1350–1401
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anabella mean?
Rare spelling variant of Annabella, the Latinate form of Annabel.
How popular is the name Anabella in 2025?
Anabella ranked #2,258 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 81 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anabella?
6,768 babies have been named Anabella in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anabella most popular?
Anabella peaked in 2014, when 585 newborns received the name.
Is Anabella a boy or girl name?
Anabella is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anabella rising or falling?
Anabella is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Anabella?
Well-known people named Anabella include Anabella Drummond (companion).